Science careers outside the lab
Case study - medical writing
Case study - sales specialist
Rachel West
Regional Business Specialist, Shimadzu UK Limited
Some graduates prefer to practice science outside of the laboratory setting. These graduates have taken on roles in the field for example in ecology or conservation. Other our graduates use their scientific knowledge in a creative way entering careers in scientific publishing or communicating science on websites, in museums or for outreach or educational organisations. A significant number of our graduates go on to teach science at schools or colleges. Roles of recent graduates have included:
Science in the field/conservation
- Ecologist
- Field Biologist
- Conservation Officer
Science education and communication
- Medical Writer
- Medical Information Officer
- Science Teacher
Science Administration
- Medical Trials Administrator
- Pathology Co-ordinator
- Technical Services Director
Typical Employers include:
- Biotechnology companies including Syngenta and ThermoScientific
- Conservation projects including the Kalahari Meerkat Project (South Africa) and the Millennium Seed Bank
- Publishing companies including Springer Healthcare and Informed Direct
- Teach First
- NHS